1. Covenant is a Swedish electronic band formed in Helsingborg in 1988. The band is currently composed of Eskil Simonsson and Joakim Montelius in the studio, while live shows consist of Simonsson along with touring members Daniel Jonasson of Dupont, Andreas Catjar and Daniel Myer of Haujobb.
Their music comprises a mixture of synthpop and electronic body music. They have been releasing music since the early 1990s.
History
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, electronic music and several of its subgenres became a preferred musical style among European underground culture. It gained favor initially within major cities and eventually trickled into the continent's more secluded regions. This new wave of music was discovered at different instances by a group of friends living in Helsingborg, a scenic town in south western Sweden. Eskil Simonsson, Joakim Montelius and Clas Nachmanson, three teenagers with mutual, youthful curiosities for science, philosophy, and matters of existence, were all enthralled by the unique presentation and the emotional content of the music, specifically by that of bands such as Kraftwerk, The Human League, Depeche Mode, Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb. It was after attending the first Front 242 show in Scandinavia that the trio and others familiar to them decided to start a band.
The friends carried this fascination with them to university life in the historic town of Lund, approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) southeast of Helsingborg. In between their academic endeavors and discussions of worldly affairs, they assembled a small recording studio in Nachmanson's bedroom and began to experiment with their own musical compositions. In 1988, the name "Covenant" was selected for the groupβa name derived from the unspoken spiritual bond the trio professed to share.
As Covenant, the three produced their first publicly released track, "The Replicant", by invitation of Swedish record label Memento Materia. "The Replicant" was released on a compilation album in 1992, and the track thrilled label executives, prompting them to ask for a full album. In 1994, the group compiled enough songs to release the album, which became Dreams of a Cryotank. Dreams was well received by critics and fans alike, and with its success, the boyhood friends decided to take their musical efforts more seriously. They upgraded and added more equipment, relocated their studio, and committed to tour.
In 1995, Covenant performed at a festival in Germany at the request of Off-Beat Records. The band impressed Off-Beat's attending A&R representative, who signed them to a record deal the following day. Excited by the prospect of broader exposure, the band members eased further away from their educational pursuits and devoted themselves to completing a new album, 1996's Sequencer. Later in 1996, the band released the "Stalker" single before embarking on a tour with Haujobb and Steril across Germany, Belgium, and Holland.
With Sequencer, the band sought to improve upon the weaknesses they found in Dreams by combining sequencing, diverse melodies, and commanding lyrics. It became an instant classic among many observers, some of whom boldly declared it "the best electro album of the decade." It would go on to be re-released a number of times throughout the world and remains a club favorite in many settings.
Later in the year, San-Francisco-based record label 21st Circuitry agreed to distribute Covenant's albums in the United States, expanding the band's reach in the process. As a result, the group created the Theremin EP in 1997 specifically for North American release and started to accept tour dates throughout the US and Canada.
The trio's third full-length album, Europa, debuted in 1998. Europa carried Covenant's initially aggressive, often distorted brand of music into the beat-driven realm of synth pop, marking the beginning of a gradual evolution in the band's collective sound. In the U.S., the album peaked at #101 on the CMJ Radio Top 200 and reached #3 on the CMJ RPM charts.[8] Also in 1998, they sued the Norwegian black metal/Industrial metal band The Kovenant (then known as Covenant) for the rights to the name "Covenant", arguing that they had established use of the name first and forcing the Norwegian band to change the spelling of their name.
Covenant spent 1999 touring, changing record labels, and on the preparation of another album. Off-Beat Records went out of business, and Dependent was created by former Off Beat employees. Together with a few selected former Off-Beat acts, Covenant joined Dependent. In addition, Covenant were signed with SubSpace Communications in Sweden, effectively ending their tenure with Memento Materia. Meanwhile, 21st Circuitry Records ceased operations, leading the three to find a new home in America with Metropolis Records (Metropolis had bought the rights to the 21st Circuitry back catalogue). Shortly thereafter, the band's first three albums and the Theremin EP were re-issued in the US under the Metropolis label.
United States of Mind was released in 2000, and with it, Covenant's tendencies strayed further into synth pop. Also released that year was a stand-alone single, Der Leiermann. Sung to the tune of the album track Like Tears in Rain, it was a version of the German Art song of the same name. The song was originally a poem by Wilhelm MΓΌller, set to music by Franz Schubert as part of the poem cycle "Die Winterreise". S. Alexander Reed asserts that this point in Covenant's career marks a distinct break from previous work in an attempt to project a sense of the "sublime built on wonder, rather than abjection."
A live album, Synergy, was released later in the year which featured tracks from the band's first four albums. The group continued with 2002's Northern Light, which they portrayed as having a more sombre, cold sound in comparison to their earlier offerings. In another transition between labels, the European release of Northern Light was handled by Sony Music's Ka2 division rather than Dependent or Subspace. (The US release was through Metropolis.)
Whilst they continued to produce music together, Montelius and Simonsson took up residence in separate countries; Montelius residing in Barcelona, Spain, and Simonsson living in Berlin, Germany. Nachmanson remained in Helsingborg.
Covenant released their sixth studio album, Skyshaper, in March 2006 to an overall positive reception. The band toured Europe prior to the album's release and toured the United States beginning in September 2006.
In March 2007, Covenant announced that Nachmanson would not be touring with the band and his replacement would be Daniel Myer of Haujobb. In an interview with Side-Line magazine Covenant's Joakim Montelius said he was not sure if Clas would still continue with Covenant.
In October 2007, Covenant released the road movie "In Transit" on DVD. It contained material from the world tour undertaken in support of the album "Skyshaper" and documented the band's travels in Europe, North America, South America and across Russia over a period of 18 months. The band confirmed Clas' departure in the DVD documentary.
In January 2011, Covenant released their seventh studio album, Modern Ruin β the first album by the band with Myer as a core member. The band released a new EP, "Last Dance" in June 2013. The band released their new album, titled "Leaving Babylon" in September 2013.
In April 2015, the band embarked on a North American tour to promote their eighth album, Leaving Babylon. The band, joined on tour by an opening band called "The Labrynth," performed in approximately 20 cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C, and Austin. Slug Magazine favorably reviewed the 6 April show in Salt Lake City, describing Covenant's stage presence as "exquisite" and "just as powerful as their music."
In October 2015, Covenant headlined the Gothic Meets Klassik festival in Leipzig, Germany, along with British synthpop band Mesh and songwriter and electronic musician Anne Clark.
In November 2016, they released their ninth studio album The Blinding Dark. It was accompanied by a tour in Europe and, in 2018, the UK. and the United States.
In February 2019, the band commenced a ten-city tour through Germany, starting in Berlin on 7 February. The "Fieldworks Tour 2019" show stops offered a new extended play record called the "Fieldworks: Exkursion EP". The EP features five tracks, each written by a member of the band, and one song in collaboration with French electro-industrial newcomer Grabyourface, who also performed opening sets during the band's German tour that year. According to the band's Facebook page, this EP is intended to be the first of an upcoming cycle of records associated with the "Fieldworks" theme. The new music was inspired in part by sounds collected at an electricity plant, according to an interview conducted by a writer for the magazine Zero. "This time we wanted to use the sounds we have collected for many years, from exotic places on the six continents we have visited as a band, as well as the mundane hum of everyday life, as stepping stones for the songs," Joakim Montelius explained in an interview published on Gruftbote.
The band headlined the final day of the Terminus Festival in Calgary on 28 July 2019 and then embarked on a set of five U.S. shows in Seattle (30 July), Portland (31 July), Los Angeles (2 August), Oakland (4 August), and Denver (6 August), respectively.
2. Covenant, now known as The Kovenant, was a Norwegian band which has evolved from a melodic symphonic black metal band to industrial metal/harsh industrial on more recent albums. The band changed the name due to a dispute with the Swedish band that shared the same name.
3. Covenant is also the name of the progressive rock project of Dave Gryder, ex-drummer of metal band Rotting Corpse. So far, he has released one album under the Covenant moniker: 1992βs Natureβs Divine Reflection, on which he plays all the keyboards and drums.
4. Covenant is a Christian rock band from Worcester, Massachusetts. www.covenantrock.net
5. The Covenant is a Modern (blues) Rock/Grunge Band from Holland. http://www.myspace.com/thecovenant.nl
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Covenant Lyrics
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I don't want to let you go to the no man's land
I don't want to let you go, I want to hold your hand
I don't want to let you go to the no man's land
The lyrics of Covenant's song "No Man's Land" convey a sense of desperation and fear of losing someone you care about. The repetition of the line "I don't want to let you go" emphasizes the singer's reluctance to allow their loved one to fall into a metaphorical "no man's land", which represents a place of uncertainty, danger, or isolation. The singer's desire to understand is also evident, suggesting that perhaps there has been a miscommunication or misunderstanding between the two parties, and the singer is attempting to make sense of their situation before making any drastic decisions.
Furthermore, the line "I want to hold your hand" speaks volumes about the primal human desire for connection and comfort. The act of holding hands can symbolize solidarity, closeness, and support, and the singer's insistence on doing so reinforces the idea that they are not ready to give up on their relationship. Ultimately, the lyrics of "No Man's Land" showcase the complexity of human relationships and the struggles that often accompany them.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to let you go before I understand
I want to fully comprehend the situation before accepting your departure
I don't want to let you go to the no man's land
I do not wish to lose you to a place where there is no safety or security
I don't want to let you go, I want to hold your hand
I desire to keep you close to me and hold onto our connection
I don't want to let you go to the no man's land
I fear losing you to a place that is desolate and without any hope for the future
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIMONSSON ESKIL, SIMONSSON ESKIL SIMONSSON ESKIL
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πΌ THE GOSPEL OF THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the last age in which God saves man from the destruction of this old world"
"Christ Performed the Work of Judgment Through Truth". ... (In the last days, Christ uses various truths to teach man, reveal man's spirit, and check his words and works. These words are all focused on the spirit of man and his corrupt disposition. In the fulfillment of His work of judgment not only does God clarify human nature through some words; He exposes, considers, and exterminates it permanently. This kind of judgment will overcome man and convince perfectly to submit to God, and even more to achieve true knowledge of God. The work of judgment provides--a way for man to get a wide understanding of God's will, the purpose of God's work, and the mysteries that the cannot understand. It also allows man to recognize and know his corrupted spirit and the roots of his corruption, as well as to discover the ugliness of man. Since judgment is the conquering of the human race through the truth, it cannot be doubted that God still appears as the incarnate image to do this work in the midst of people. That is to say in the last days, Christ will use the truth to teach people all over the world and to inform all truth to them. This is the work of God's judgment.)
Almighty God said
"COMING to the WORD TODAY 'judgment,' YOU CAN THINK of the WORDS that JEHOVAH SPOKE in ALL PLACES and the WORDS of REBUTMENT that JESUS ββSPOKE to the PHARISEES. Although these expressions are strong, they, are not God's judgment of man, just words that God spoke within different environments, that is, different scenes; these words are not like the words that Christ spoke while He was judging man in the last days. βοΈ
In the LAST DAYS, CHRIST USES various TRUTHS to TEACH MAN, REVEAL MAN'S SPIRIT, and CHECK his WORDS and WORKS.
Its words are made up of various TRUTHS, such as MAN'S DUTY, HOW MAN should FOLLOW GOD, HOW MAN should be FAITHFUL to GOD, HOW MAN should LIVE NORMAL HUMANITY as well as WISDOM and GOD'S DISPOSITION and others. π
These WORDS are all FOCUSED on the SPIRIT of MAN and his CORRUPT DISPOSITION. πͺ
Especially, those words that EXPOSE how MAN REJECTS GOD were spoken regarding HOW MAN is a REPRESENTATION of SATAN and an ENEMY FORCE AGAINST GOD. βοΈπͺ
In the FULFILLMENT of His WORK of JUDGMENT not only does GOD CLARIFY HUMAN NATURE through some WORDS; He EXPOSES, CONSIDERS, AND EXTERMINATES it PERMANENTLY. Such methods of exposure, dealing, and pruning cannot be replaced by ordinary words but by the truth that man never possesses.
This KIND of JUDGMENT will OVERCOME MAN and CONVINCE PERFECTLY to SUBMIT to GOD, and even more to ACHIEVE TRUE KNOWLEDGE of GOD. π
What the WORK of JUDGMENT CAUSES is MAN'S UNDERSTANDING of the TRUE FACE of GOD and the TRUTH about his own BEING---REBELLION.
The WORK of JUDGMENT PROVIDES---a way for man to GET a WIDE UNDERSTANDING of GOD'S WILL, the PURPOSE of GOD'S WORK, and the MYSTERIES that he CANNOT UNDERSTAND. βοΈ
It also ALLOWS MAN to RECOGNIZE and KNOW his CORRUPTED SPIRIT and the ROOTS of his CORRUPTION, as well as to DISCOVER the ugliness of MAN. βοΈπͺ
This EFFECTS ARE ALL RESULTS of the WORK of JUDGMENT, because the SPIRIT of this WORK is the very work of OPENING the TRUTH, the WAY and the LIFE of GOD to ALL who have FAITH in HIM.
This work is the work of judgment done by God. βοΈ
The WORK of JUDGMENT is GOD'S OWN WORK, so it MUST be natural for GOD HIMSELF to DO IT; NO MAN CAN DO this as Hid SUBSTITUTE. Since JUDGMENT is the CONQUERING of the HUMAN RACE THROUGH the TRUTH, it cannot be doubted that GOD STILL APPEARS as the INCARNATE IMAGE to do this WORK in the MIDST of PEOPLE. βοΈ
That is to SAY in the LAST DAYS, CHRIST will use the TRUTH to TEACH people ALL OVER the WORLD and to INFORM ALL TRUTH to them. This is the WORK of GOD'S JUDGMENT. "π
From "The WORD Appears in the Flesh". holy book
Fulfilled in "In the beginning He was the Word, the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). ... and "When I looked up, someone handed me a book wrapped in a scroll. I opened it and I read on both sides the prayers, lamentations, and curses." (Ezekiel 2:9-10). ... "His garment was stained with blood. He was called the "Word of God" (Rev. 19:13).
The kingdom He brought down and set up in the highest in the sky so that it can occupy His creation in the universe and engrave on it the entirety of His Holy name "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD" π fulfillment of (Mat.16:18) "And I say as for you, you are Peter, on top of this rock I will build my Church, that even the power of death will not be able to overcome it.". ... and "The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia" (Rev. 3:7-13). ... And fulfillment of "The New Jerusalem" π« "The Spirit enveloped me, and the angel led me to the top of a very high mountain. He showed Me Jerusalem, the Holy City, coming down from heaven from God." (Rev. 3:7-13). ... " For the time has come in the house of God for the beginning of judgment in the house of God." (1 Peter 4:17)
π© Calling and leading the sheep of God to His glorious Throne "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD"π to submit again to His authority so that He will continue to teach, guide and protect even in plague, famine and wild animals will not be moved by it and completely win this final battle with the big red dragon!
"They say with a loud voice, "Salvation comes from the Lamb, and from our God who sits on the Throne!" (Rev. 7:10). ... and it will be fulfilled that will be established above the sky/Youtube in (Isaiah 2: 2 / 9:6) "On the Last Day, the mountain on which Jehovah's temple stands will stand out above all the mountains. All nations will flock there. " . . . "For a baby boy is born to us. The rule will be given to him; and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." πβοΈ
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THANK YOU JESUS FOR TEACHING US OF WHAT JOURNEY THOSE BELIEVERS BEFORE US WENT THROUGH SO WE CAN LISTEN & OBEY YOU THROUGH ANY SITUATION
I WANT TO FOREVER REMAIN OBEDIENT TO YOU CHRIST
I PRAY THIS IN JESUS
HOLY NAME
amen
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This is the prophecy about the second coming of Jesus
Zechariah 13:7
βAwake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!β declares the LORD Almighty. βStrike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones.
This is the fulfillment of the prophecy.
Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus told them, βThis very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: ββI will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.β
This happened near 30 AD.
Hosea 6:1-2
Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.
After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.
In prophecies 1day is equal to 1000 years. Which means after two thousand years Jesus will return again.
And on the third day which is the 3rd millennium, we will live in his sight. We all know we cannot see God's face and live on Earth. So it's the second coming of Jesus.
Luke 21:11 βΊ
There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
Matthew 24:6
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.
We are the witnesses of all these things. From the death of Jesus to 2030 there are 2000 years. Jesus is coming soon. Let's all repent and turn from our old ways and turn to the Lord.
Praise the Lord.
Peace and Love to you all.
Easter is pagan, the resurrection day of the Lord is correct and please stop taking the Lord's name in vain like saying omg or using it with a bad word or taking it in anyway that is in vain. Even the devil trembles in his name and we shouldn't use the powerful name like that. For the people who says Jesus is not God here's a verse.
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
God bless you all.
Please spread this message to the ends of the world.
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To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. Amen
@Don20thcen
Amen
@lyngreen2217
I come in agreement, In Jesus mightly name, Amen.
@bencychristy860
Amen
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Amen
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"May All My Brothers&Sisters In Christ Have A Most Blessed Easter;Love To Our Creator God and to Jesus Christ for saving us all;Amen"
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Jesus is the way the truth and the life no one come to the father except through Himβ€πππ
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Waiting for my wife to get home so we can watch!
Blessings to all who are struggling with food, rent, constant evil pressure, depression, anger, smoking (me), etc... may our LORD bless you and keep you..
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Amen